Creede, Colorado

[1carcrazyguy]

Will do. He mentioned selling the land just week. We were planning a trip up there to see about getting it listed with a realtor in the next month or so. But I will get the info to you all before we contact an agent. Saves both sides. Dad just needs to sell it. He has not been up there in probably 15 years, if not longer.

[Treybiz]

Funny,

My folks are in route as I type to Creede for 2.5 weeks.

We/they had 5 acres up there until a few years ago. They just decided to take longer vacations up there instead of building.

[SMKR]

You need some land in south fork? My dad has 5 lots he is ready to let go. Price would be...cheap....

Really? Details? Love it up there, we got 2 times a year at a minimum.

[SMKR]

We drove through there a couple weeks ago!

Seriously Cooter, trying not to sound like I am bashing Creede, is there a 'nicer' part? Granted, I only see the little bit coming in then going out of town as we pass through, but man, with all of those trailers right by the road and stuff, it seems kind of crappy.

We did stop and look at a place for sale a little outside of Creede, a few miles towards Lake City, and it was one of the nicest landscaping jobs I have seen at a private home. It really looked like a high end hotel or resort.

Those trailers add to the ambiance



This was sitting off East 7th in Creede.......yes i left a note

[Cooter]

holy shit if that might not be my grandad's

see if you can get a VIN

[SMKR]

I will if they call me. Here is the other Creede square I found

[KJ94GT]

I like Creede. Been through it a hundred times, but never spent much time there. We make the drive to Freemon's from Lake City every now and then, just for a tasty burger. And they are DAMN tasty! We also have to go there to take the dog to the vet, as we don't have one in LC.

South Fork is really nice, too.

I'm biased as shit, obviously, but if you love Creede, you may really be blown away by Lake City. It's a little smaller, more remote, and even more mountainous.

Details please. Do you mostly go to Lake City or where else? I know you guys and Jose used to post a lot of pictures of your trips back in the day. I'd love to get even further out instead of the typical tourist areas sometime. Colorado Springs and Estes Park are awesome, but I'd like to get out a little further.

[Chili]

Details please. Do you mostly go to Lake City or where else? I know you guys and Jose used to post a lot of pictures of your trips back in the day. I'd love to get even further out instead of the typical tourist areas sometime. Colorado Springs and Estes Park are awesome, but I'd like to get out a little further.

He lives in Lake City.. He and the woman moved there a year ago.

[jluv]

Details please. Do you mostly go to Lake City or where else? I know you guys and Jose used to post a lot of pictures of your trips back in the day. I'd love to get even further out instead of the typical tourist areas sometime. Colorado Springs and Estes Park are awesome, but I'd like to get out a little further.

Ya, like Craig said, I live here full-time now.

You can't get further out than Lake City. We have one road in and out of town (it's a scenic byway, by the way). Creede is the closest town to the South, and Gunnison is the closest town to the North; both are an hour away. The closest stop light is in either of those towns - we don't have any. To give you an idea of the size, we have around 400 residents, and less than half of those stay through the winter. We are the only town in Hinsdale County, which has been dubbed by several sources as the most remote county in the lower 48. We are surrounded by 14ers, amazing scenery, tons of wildlife, world-class fly fishing, endless 4wd and hiking trails, etc. Our county is 96% public land, so if you like camping or just exploring the wilderness, this is the place to do it. We have Colorado's 2nd largest natural lake just one mile outside of town. The Alpine Loop runs right through town, and for years, was the main reason I came up here. It's really kick-ass, and will take you deep into the high country and well above the tree line. We're a historic mining town, so a lot of the buildings look the way they did 140 years ago. No chain stores. No parking lots. It's a different world here.

Tourism is the big thing here from June-September, but it's nothing like those other places you mentioned. Within a few minutes, you can be away from everything and everyone. In fact, it's only really busy in town from late-June to mid-August, and then it dies down quickly. In my opinion, the very best time to be here is mid to late September when the weather is chilly and the aspens are changing colors.

Here's more info:

http://www.lakecity.com/

http://www.lakecityswitchbacks.com/

[mustang_revival]

He has 3 lots on Elk Ridge Road (that back up to the national forrest) and 2 lots with an old shed/barn on Thompson Road (down low). I have no idea on the price but I know it will be cheap. When I get back home (currently in Albq NM) I will ask him the next time I see him.

Interested in details too please.

[1carcrazyguy]

Have not forgot about getting the info. Just have not seen my dad to ask him about it. I will definitely see him Friday as we plan to go riding.

[KJ94GT]

Ya, like Craig said, I live here full-time now.

You can't get further out than Lake City. We have one road in and out of town (it's a scenic byway, by the way). Creede is the closest town to the South, and Gunnison is the closest town to the North; both are an hour away. The closest stop light is in either of those towns - we don't have any. To give you an idea of the size, we have around 400 residents, and less than half of those stay through the winter. We are the only town in Hinsdale County, which has been dubbed by several sources as the most remote county in the lower 48. We are surrounded by 14ers, amazing scenery, tons of wildlife, world-class fly fishing, endless 4wd and hiking trails, etc. Our county is 96% public land, so if you like camping or just exploring the wilderness, this is the place to do it. We have Colorado's 2nd largest natural lake just one mile outside of town. The Alpine Loop runs right through town, and for years, was the main reason I came up here. It's really kick-ass, and will take you deep into the high country and well above the tree line. We're a historic mining town, so a lot of the buildings look the way they did 140 years ago. No chain stores. No parking lots. It's a different world here.

Tourism is the big thing here from June-September, but it's nothing like those other places you mentioned. Within a few minutes, you can be away from everything and everyone. In fact, it's only really busy in town from late-June to mid-August, and then it dies down quickly. In my opinion, the very best time to be here is mid to late September when the weather is chilly and the aspens are changing colors.

Here's more info:

http://www.lakecity.com/

http://www.lakecityswitchbacks.com/

That's badass man. We might have to make a trip up there sometime and check it out. I don't know if the wife will go that remote for camping or anything but we can at least come check it out in the day time. Sounds like a little paradise

[Chili]

That's badass man. We might have to make a trip up there sometime and check it out. I don't know if the wife will go that remote for camping or anything but we can at least come check it out in the day time. Sounds like a little paradise

There are a ton of cabins and VRBO's in Lake City, along with Jeep rentals. So even for those not up for roughing it, who don't own a 4x4, it can still be a great place to vacation. Leah and I have been going for annually something like 7 years now and love it. There are a at least a few other board members that go up there somewhat regularly. In fact, most of the town are Texans during the summer.

We actually hope to move up there eventually, like Jared.

BTW Jared, Not sure we have said 'thank you' nearly enough for exposing us to the San Juans!

[jluv]

That's badass man. We might have to make a trip up there sometime and check it out. I don't know if the wife will go that remote for camping or anything but we can at least come check it out in the day time. Sounds like a little paradise

Do it, man. Chances are, you'll come back again and again. That seems to be the trend. If you get serious about it, let me know. I've stayed in a few different places that were really nice before we made the permanent move. I can also point you towards the different activities, jeep rentals, restaurants, etc. I have private access to over a mile of the river and a stocked pond with some monster trout, if you're into that. I dig showing people around up here, especially first-timers.

...Most of the town are Texans during the summer.

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Absolutely true. In fact, nearly all of the seasonal businesses here are owned by Texans.

We actually hope to move up there eventually, like Jared.

BTW Jared, Not sure we have said 'thank you' nearly enough for exposing us to the San Juans!

Come on with it!

[1carcrazyguy]

Talked to my dad today. He actually has more property than I thought. He has 4 lots on elk ridge and 2 on Thompson. Said he would like $25k for all of it. I am sure he will listen to serious offers. I did not know he had bought the other lot. Anyway, both areas have electricity already ran and the elk ridge has a 12x20 storage building. The Thompson property has a 30x50 pole barn with 16 foot overhead door.